From the Bishops
Thoughts on a ‘new beginning,’ and an old truth
A friend of mine begins each new day by praying briefly over the Ten Commandments—and not just each Commandment individually,... Read more
All must understand the seriousness of the Freedom of Choice Act
The Freedom of Choice Act "violates the consciences of those who are opposed to abortion" and would, if it became... Read more
Mr. Obama: Remember the lessons of history
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Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - a bad and harmful law
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National Immigration Week
The feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 4, begins the annual National Migration Week for the Catholic Church. This year’s theme... Read more
Advent is time to prepare for future full of hope
John the Baptist plays a prominent role in our Advent Scriptures. As we await the coming of Jesus in glory,... Read more
Advent: Black Friday Turned Inside Out
Tragic. Sad. Lamentable. Despicable. No one word can describe the Black Friday death of a 34 year-old Haitian man. Despite... Read more
On gratitude and Advent
The 2008 election has come and gone, but with a difficult economy, an on-going war and an incoming administration committed... Read more
Put worries aside, pause to give thanks
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Support, in word and deed, the dignity of human life
On Nov. 4, 2008, the United States witnessed an historic event in the election of the first African-American president. With... Read more
Elections over; now real work of faithful citizens begins
Catholics have the same obligations after an election as we have before we vote. We continue to study the constant... Read more
Vote with a ‘properly formed conscience’
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We are God’s first
Editor's note: This is an edited homily given Oct. 19, 2008 at the Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo. Read more
Truth, Freedom, and Abortion
Abortion is not a “Catholic” issue. It is a matter of fundamental human rights. In fact, I believe it is... Read more
A Politician’s Promise: No Right to Life! No Freedom!
After committing a murder in Rome, the famous 17th century Italian painter Caravaggio went to Malta to avoid the death... Read more
No person who is truly Catholic can take a position of “pro-choice” or vote for a law supporting the so-called right to abortion
At a Sept. 28 Mass which preceded a Eucharistic procession of 1,000 people to the state of North Dakota’s only... Read more
Respect Life Sunday and our calling to the ‘Gospel of Life’
Exactly 10 years ago this fall, America’s bishops issued a pastoral letter called "Living the Gospel of Life." Even a... Read more
Knowing Church teaching is essential to the exercise of faithful citizenship
Politics consists in the public conversations and decisions of how we ought to order our common life together. Even though... Read more
A way to find joy
Is it a sin to be doing well? Is it a sin to have a nice house, money in the... Read more
